Hanifin’s Goal Gives Golden Knights 2-0 Lead Over Stars

The Vegas Golden Knights took a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round series against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night, winning 3-1 thanks to Noah Hanifin’s late go-ahead goal. Logan Thompson made 20 saves for Vegas, while Jonathan Marchessault scored his second goal of the series and Jack Eichel added an empty-netter. The Stars got on the board first with a power-play goal from Jason Robertson, but the Knights tied it up late in the first period on a goal from Marchessault. Hanifin’s goal came late in the second period, and Eichel’s empty-netter sealed the victory. Game 3 of the series is scheduled for Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Hanifin’s Goal Gives Golden Knights 2-0 Lead Over Stars in First-Round Series

Noah Hanifin scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period as the Vegas Golden Knights took a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series with a 3-1 victory over the top-seeded Dallas Stars on Wednesday night. Jonathan Marchessault netted his second goal of the series and Jack Eichel added an empty-netter to seal the win for the Knights, who acquired Hanifin in a trade deadline deal. Logan Thompson made 20 saves for Vegas, while Oettinger stopped 23 shots for the Stars. Game 3 of the series is scheduled for Saturday night in Las Vegas.

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